"Belt and braces" (UK) vs. "belt and suspenders" (US). I'm pretty sure the phrases have the same meaning, they just use a different word to refer to the thing that holds pants|trousers up.
replyAnd the word "suspenders" in British English means what Americans would call a garter belt, hence it sounding particularly odd over here.
replyThat is what I had in mind. I was also wondering what American call them so thanks for answering that.
replyAmericans call bum bags fanny packs. Always raises a smile.
replyThe US usage is much kinkier
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